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Billy is a Gainesville native and has called Hall County home for most of his life. He graduated from Gainesville High School in 1975 and is a 1978 graduate of Southern Tech. He and his wife, Helen, have been married for 39 years and are the parents of Carolyn, Molly and Will. All three of their children graduated from Hall County public schools. They are also the proud grandparents of six year old Colton and three year old Lorelei. The family worships at Gainesville First United Methodist Church.

Billy is currently serving on the Hall County Board of Commissioners and has served as Vice Chairman of the Commission twice. He has also completed the Certified Commissioners Training Program through the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia and the Carl Vinson Institute at the University of Georgia.

His resume includes over two decades of project management experience as an Industrial Engineer and Supply Chain Consultant. During his time as an Industrial Engineer, Billy specialized in identifying ways to improve efficiencies and reduce costs in businesses. This private sector experience allows him to be acutely aware of the need for efficient processes and effective service in the government's day-to-day operations. During his tenure with Hall County, he has sponsored two college interns whose work on special projects with various departments throughout the County helped streamline processes and reduce costs. In addition to his role as County Commissioner, Billy is also an Advisor with Sperry Van Ness/Hokayem Commercial Real Estate.

Giving back to the community has been a priority for Billy for many years. At 15, he earned his Eagle Scout award. Since then, both he and Helen have volunteered for many community based charities. They are also long standing members of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. Billy has served on the Hall County Library Board, the Hall County Parks and Leisure Services Board, the Lake Lanier Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Board, the LLCVB Executive Board and the Lanier Joint Development Authority.

With strong personal, professional and family ties to the area, the future of Hall County and its citizens are of utmost importance to Billy. He plans to continue to fight to ensure that Hall County is great place to live, work, and raise a family.